lymphedema

I have to wear a compression sleeve and glove on my right arm. People often think I have carpal tunnel syndrome or that I am a burn victim. The sleeve and glove are an ugly beige color. I keep hoping they will make them in hot pink or black, at least. I have suggested that they make one that has tattoo designs on it, thus a 'full sleeve.' Both pieces keep my arm and hand from swelling with lymphatic fluid as I have no lymph nodes in my right armpit.

When my hand first started swelling, I made jokes that it would be great if I was a lesbian with a girlfriend into fisting. (My hand swelled up to twice the size of my left hand.) I also joked that I felt like Dave Grohl in the 'Everlong' video where he has the huge hand.

Most often, people do not even notice that I am wearing sleeve as I often wear cardigans to cover it. Lately, I have started telling people that I have a spanking injury and have to wear the sleeve to support my fetish (but only if they are cute).